Loss Prevention and Safety Leader, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, Paramus

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

26.97 - 38.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Loss Prevention and Safety Leader will work at IKEA Paramus, NJ, focusing on protecting co-workers, customers, and assets from preventable loss, injury, or illness. They will assist the Risk & Compliance Manager in compliance tasks, training, mitigation, and assessments. They will oversee safety measures, respond to incidents, and help minimize theft and fraud. The role includes ensuring safety committee meetings comply with OSHA standards and addressing sensitive co-worker issues.

Job Responsibility:

Protects IKEA's co-workers, customers, and assets from preventable loss, injury or illness within the unit
Assists the Unit Risk & Compliance Manager in various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local applicable laws and regulatory requirements
Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the Unit Risk & Compliance Manager with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and security KPI's
Assists the unit Risk & Compliance Manager in establishing and updating various business plans and action plans
Initiates, monitors and responds to incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation, documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations
Documents all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA
Minimizes theft and fraud utilizing loss prevention procedures and provides support to the Unit R&C Manager and Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal investigations
Assists the Unit R&C Manager in leading the unit's physical security program, safety program, and compliance program by education, assessing (auditing), and maintaining standards throughout the property
Coordinates assessment (audit) activity on a regular basis to ensure quality assessments are conducted at the proper frequency
Ensures the unit's Safety Committee (Safety Forum) Meeting is held per Federal and/or State OSHA standards and IKEA U.S. standards
Assists the Unit R&C Manager and/or Field Safety & Security with sensitive issues including co-worker misconduct, information security, harassment, and lawsuits.

Requirements:

2 years previous experience of retail safety & security (loss prevention/asset protection)
Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local legislation and requirements regarding safety, security and risk in a retail environment
Knowledge and experience with safety committees, auditing, and incident report writing
Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role.

What we offer:

Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
KinderCare tuition discount
Retirement and bonus plans
Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
Pet insurance program
Education assistance and learning programs
Safety shoe reimbursement
24/7 telehealth visits
Dental and vision plans
Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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